If you're travelling north of the city, prepare for potentially hazardous winter driving conditions.
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory just north of Sault Ste. Marie, including Searchmont, Montreal River Harbour and Batchawana Bay and up Highway 17 past White River.
"Due to the fairly brief nature of this snowfall, which should last roughly four to six hours at any one location, total snowfall amounts are not expected to exceed 10 cm," the advisory said.
"However, the snow may fall heavily at times giving poor visibility. As a result, travel conditions are expected to be hazardous."
Drivers are asked to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating conditions.
The advisory also applies to some areas east of the Sault, including Elliot Lake.
"Snow will end north of Lake Superior early this afternoon and by late afternoon for areas east of Lake Superior," Environment Canada said.
Find the full advisory from Environment Canada below:
Weather advisory issued for:
Wawa - White River - Pukaskwa, Ont. (048700)
Agawa - Lake Superior Park, Ont. (048810)
Searchmont - Montreal River Harbour - Batchawana Bay, Ont. (048820)
Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake, Ont. (049200)
Chapleau - Missinaibi Lake, Ont. (049610)
Current details:
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
What:
Snowfall totals of 5 to 10 cm.
Brief periods of heavy snow with reduced visibility.
When:
Late this morning through the afternoon.
Additional information:
A weather system will advance quickly southeastward through portions of northern Ontario today. Due to the fairly brief nature of this snowfall, which should last roughly four to six hours at any one location, total snowfall amounts are not expected to exceed 10 cm. However, the snow may fall heavily at times giving poor visibility. As a result, travel conditions are expected to be hazardous.
Snow will end north of Lake Superior early this afternoon and by late afternoon for areas east of Lake Superior.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, https://www.twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
More details on the alert are available here.